Why unrest in Kazakhstan strikes a nerve in the Czech Republic
Czech politicians have come out on the side of protestors in Kazakhstan, comparing the intervention of Russian forces to the Prague Spring.
Construction starts on Prague’s first trolleybus line in half a century
2022 will be a turning point of bus transportation, with the launch of trolleybuses, electric buses, and possibly testing of a hydrogen bus.
Teen pilot to land in Prague before completing her record solo world flight
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Zara Rutherford has spent the last five months circumnavigating the globe in a Slovak-made ultralight plane.
Buyers rush to beat rising mortgage interest rates in Czechia
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As inflation causes significant increases in mortgage interest rates, should you buy now to beat further price rises?
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Coal phase-out planned by 2033, large sums spent by parties ahead of October election, Brno court releases corrupt politician on parole.
Police seek suspect in air-gun shooting of Prague bus and trams
The suspect shot out seven windows of several public transport vehicles including a bus and two trams.
Czech Republic sees jump in unemployment at the end of 2021
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As unemployment rises to 3.5 percent, the new Czech government looks to create better conditions for foreigners on the domestic labor market.
One in ten Czechs over the age of 80 have not been vaccinated
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Jan. 10–16.
Prague mayor rents former flat to single mom as part of a pilot project
More top headlines for Prague and the Czech Republic for Monday, January 10, 2022.
A new art installation in Prague sheds light on fake news
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A unique new light exhibition outside Prague's Municipal Library represents the swarm of disinformation in the modern world.
Half of Czechs keep financial savings at home, says new survey
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About 50 percent of Czechs keep financial savings at home, usually in a drawer, according to a new survey published by Raiffeisenbank.
Cooper the wombat makes first public appearance at Prague Zoo
The only wombat in the Czech Republic was presented to the public at Prague Zoo today following a month-long quarantine upon his arrival.
Czech weekend news in brief: January 8–9, 2022
Dlouhé stráně power plant to temporarily close to visitors, Siniaková kicks off 2022 with doubles title in Melbourne, and more headlines from this weekend.
Travel update: Finland, Latvia turn dark red on latest Czech map
From Monday, all EU countries except for Romania will be red or dark red on the Czech Republic's Covid-19 "traffic light" travel map.
Winter castle walk: More Czech castles and chateaux to stay open year round
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The number of castles and national monuments that are open year round has expanded. Here's where to enjoy a scenic winter daytrip.
5 surprising things that will get more expensive in Czechia in 2022
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The new year brings with it some surprising price hikes while several consumer items will stay the same, for now.
Policy program reveals government plans to transform life in Czechia
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The new Czech government’s leaked policy plan gives deadlines for sweeping reforms to modernize life in the country.
